Occupational Therapy Assistant

Prepare for a career providing rehabilitative services to people of all ages. Our program can equip you with the skills needed to work as an occupational therapy assistant providing direct patient care under the supervision of an occupational therapist.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Become an Occupational Therapy Assistant

GateWay’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program equips you with the skills to provide rehabilitative services to individuals of all ages. Work directly with patients under the supervision of an occupational therapist and make a meaningful impact on their quality of life.

As the only Maricopa Community College offering the OTA program, GateWay provides a unique pathway to a rewarding career. Start your journey today!

Special Requirement

All students interested in any of our Healthcare programs will be required to attend an Information/Advising session, which will provide in-depth information and enrollment guidance.

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Program Locations

18th Street
Washington Campus

Program Cost Estimate*

Associate in Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant: $10,527 – $12,920

Program Downloads

Occupational Therapy Assistant Information Packet
Accreditation Award of Candidacy Status (ACOTE)
Accreditation Award Letter (HLC)

Program Contacts

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Healthcare Advising

[email protected]

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Dr. Marla Pomeranz

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Director
[email protected]
Phone: 602-286-8170

Additional Information

Accreditation is a process used to measure and certify the credibility and quality of services offered by an organization.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at GateWay Community College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is 301-652-AOTA; web address is https://acoteonline.org/; email address is [email protected].

Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
*Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.

GateWay is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Why should you choose an accredited school?

Although many schools offer seemingly similar degree and certification options, not all schools are accredited. In many instances, accreditation of the degree or program you complete may be required in order to become certified to work in the field.

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*Please note that these are only estimates and do not include books. These estimates may change based on increases to tuition, course fees and book costs. Estimates are based on tuition rates for in-county students. Additional fees may apply.